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Course Descriptions—Language Studies

SPA 101 Elementary Spanish

The student with little or no previous training in Spanish will become grounded in the language and gain some understanding of Hispanic cultures. Upon successful completion of the course students will understand and respond in common conversational situations, read straightforward prose, and write simple but correct Spanish. Spanish 101 is taught in the fall semester; Spanish 102 in the spring semester.

Credits: 1

SPA 102 Elementary Spanish

The student with little or no previous training in Spanish will continue building in the language and gain further understanding of Hispanic cultures. Upon successful completion of the course students will understand and respond in common conversational situations, read straightforward prose, and write simple but correct Spanish. Spanish 101 is taught in the fall semester; Spanish 102 in the spring semester.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish 101

Credits: 1

SPA 103 Accelerated Introduction to Spanish

Accelerated Introduction to Spanish reviews the basic grammar elements and vocabulary for students with a limited background in High School Spanish. The course covers in one semester the material presented in SPA 101 and 102. Successful completion of the course satisfies the Wabash language requirement and prepares students to move on to SPA 201. Offered every semester.

Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair

Credits: 1

SPA 176 Special Topics in Spanish Language

These courses treat topics in Spanish language. Conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisite: permission of the instructor and the department chair.

Credits: 1 or 1/2

SPA 201 Intermediate Spanish

A thorough review of the fundamentals of the language. Students will continue their growth via active use of the language in order to develop communication skills: speaking, listening, writing, and cultural awareness. Students will also read Spanish texts that reinforce the study of the language and knowledge of Hispanic cultures. Particular attention will be given to improving self-expression in Spanish beyond the rudimentary level. This course is offered in the fall semester.

Prerequisite: Spanish 102 or placement by examination.

Credits: 1

SPA 202 Spanish Language and Hispanic Cultures

This course focuses on the active use of Spanish. Its goals are to develop the student’s command of Spanish through guided practice in the use of the language and to increase his understanding of Hispanic cultures as reflected in the Spanish language and life in the Spanish-speaking world. This course is offered in the spring semester.

Prerequisite: Spanish 201 or permission of the instructor and the department chair.

Credits: 1

SPA 276 Special Topics in Spanish Language

These courses treat topics in Spanish language. Conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and the department chair.

Credits: 1 or 1/2

SPA 301 Spanish Conversation and Composition

This course focuses on the continued development of the student’s command of the Spanish language and his understanding of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world, with an emphasis on speaking and writing. In this course students gain competence in writing and speaking. Selected readings of both Spanish and Spanish American fiction and nonfiction. This course is offered in the fall semester.

Prerequisite: Spanish 202 or permission of the instructor and the department chair.

Credits: 1

SPA 311 Studies in Spanish Language

Studies in Spanish Language offers advanced study in the Spanish language. Topics may vary and include, but are not limited to, linguistics: phonetics, grammar and syntax, and second language acquisition. Students will develop the analytical tools and language specific to the study of the Spanish language and demonstrate those skills in interpretative essays and class discussion. May be retaken for credit if topic is different from previously taken course.This coursecounts toward the Language Studies requirement.

Prerequisite: Spanish 301 and 302 or permission of the department chair

Credits: 1

SPA 312 Studies in Hispanic Culture

Studies in Hispanic Culture offers advanced study of Spanish and Latin American culture. Topics may vary and include, but are not limited to, film, popular culture and arts, theory of mind, regional and ethnic identities, gender studies, politics and religion. As they consider the connections among different disciplines and cultural contexts, students will develop the analytical tools and language specific to the interpretation of cultural moments and demonstrate those skills in interpretative essays and class discussion. May be retaken for credit if topic is different from previously taken course.

Prerequisite: Spanish 301 and 302 or permission of the department chair

Credits: 1

SPA 313 Studies in Hispanic Literature

Studies in Hispanic Literature offers advanced interdisciplinary study of Spanish and Latin American literary genres, periods, and authors. Topics may vary. Students read and analyze texts to better understand the dialog between literature and historical, political, and social realities, as well as the connections between Hispanic and other literary traditions. Students will develop the analytical tools and language specific to the interpretation of a particular genre and demonstrate those skills in interpretative essays and class discussion. May be retaken for credit if topic is different from previously taken course.

Prerequisite: Spanish 301 and 302 or permission of the department chair

Credits: 1

SPA 314 Special Topics in Spanish

Prerequisite: Spanish 301 and 302 or permission of the department chair

Credits: 1

SPA 376 Special Topics in Spanish Language

These courses treat topics in Spanish language. Conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and the department chair.

Credits: 1 or 1/2

SPA 476 Special Topics in Spanish Language

These courses treat topics in Spanish language. Conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and the department chair.

Credits: 1 or 1/2

Course Descriptions—Literature and Culture

SPA 302 Introduction to Literature

This first course in the study of literature examines the workings of literature: style, form, structure, genre, symbolism, allusion, and metaphor. Introduction to the lexicon of literary criticism and the principles of literary theory. Required of majors. This course is offered in the spring semester.

Prerequisite: Spanish 301 or permission of the instructor and the department chair.

Credits: 1

SPA 401 Spanish Senior Seminar

A seminar on genres and writers from Spanish America and/or Spain. Students will engage in an in-depth literary analysis of texts central to Spanish letters, and will produce original interpretive work and/or an original research project. This course is offered in the fall semester.

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and the department chair

Credits: 1

SPA 177 Special Topics in Spanish Literature and Culture

These courses treat topics in Spanish language, literature, or culture. Conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and the department chair.

Credits: 1 or 1/2

SPA 187 Independent Study in Spanish

Topics in literature, language, or culture chosen in consultation with the instructor, discussed in tutorial sessions. Students who plan to do independent study are expected to consult with the faculty member and to submit their proposals well in advance of the beginning of the semester in which they will do the work.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and the department chair.

Credits: 1 or 1/2

SPA 188 Independent Study in Spanish

Topics in literature, language, or culture chosen in consultation with the instructor, discussed in tutorial sessions. Students who plan to do independent study are expected to consult with the faculty member and to submit their proposals well in advance of the beginning of the semester in which they will do the work.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and the department chair.

Credits: 1 or 1/2

SPA 277 Special Topics in Spanish Literature and Culture

These courses treat topics in Spanish language, literature, or culture. Conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and the department chair.

Credits: 1 or 1/2

SPA 287 Independent Study in Spanish

Topics in literature, language, or culture chosen in consultation with the instructor, discussed in tutorial sessions. Students who plan to do independent study are expected to consult with the faculty member and to submit their proposals well in advance of the beginning of the semester in which they will do the work.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and the department chair.

Credits: 1 or 1/2

SPA 288 Independent Study in Spanish

Topics in literature, language, or culture chosen in consultation with the instructor, discussed in tutorial sessions. Students who plan to do independent study are expected to consult with the faculty member and to submit their proposals well in advance of the beginning of the semester in which they will do the work.

Prerequisite:Permission of the instructor and the department chair.

Credits: 1 or 1/2

SPA 377 Special Topics in Spanish Literature and Culture

These courses treat topics in Spanish language, literature, or culture. Conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and the department chair.

Credits: 1 or 1/2

SPA 387 Independent Study in Spanish

Topics in literature, language, or culture chosen in consultation with the instructor, discussed in tutorial sessions. Students who plan to do independent study are expected to consult with the faculty member and to submit their proposals well in advance of the beginning of the semester in which they will do the work.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and the department chair.

Credits: 1 or 1/2

SPA 388 Independent Study in Spanish

Topics in literature, language, or culture chosen in consultation with the instructor, discussed in tutorial sessions. Students who plan to do independent study are expected to consult with the faculty member and to submit their proposals well in advance of the beginning of the semester in which they will do the work.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and the department chair.

Credits: 1 or 1/2

SPA 477 Special Topics in Spanish Literature and Culture

These courses treat topics in Spanish language, literature, or culture. Conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and the department chair.

Credits: 1 or 1/2

SPA 487 Independent Study in Spanish

Topics in literature, language, or culture chosen in consultation with the instructor, discussed in tutorial sessions. Students who plan to do independent study are expected to consult with the faculty member and to submit their proposals well in advance of the beginning of the semester in which they will do the work.

Prerequisite:Permission of the instructor and the department chair.

Credits: 1 or 1/2

SPA 488 Independent Study in Spanish

Topics in literature, language, or culture chosen in consultation with the instructor, discussed in tutorial sessions. Students who plan to do independent study are expected to consult with the faculty member and to submit their proposals well in advance of the beginning of the semester in which they will do the work.